Bridgwater is facing escalating traffic congestion linked to ongoing and planned large-scale housing developments, a local councillor has cautioned. The town’s rapid growth, fuelled by significant projects such as the Hinkley …
Bridgwater is facing mounting traffic congestion that threatens to worsen unless the impact of new large-scale housing developments is managed more effectively, a local councillor has cautioned. The town is experiencing rapid …
Bridgwater faces escalating traffic congestion unless a more strategic approach is taken to the mounting housing developments, a local councillor has cautioned. The town’s housing growth is propelled by several major factors, …
A planned major upgrade to one of Bridgwater’s busiest junctions, the Cross Rifles roundabout, has been cancelled due to concerns over limited traffic benefits and substantial disruption, a senior Somerset councillor …
Plans to upgrade Bridgwater’s busy Cross Rifles roundabout have been abandoned, with officials stating the project would offer limited benefits and cause significant disruption for local motorists. The Cross Rifles roundabout …
Somerset Council has announced a temporary 30mph speed limit on the approaches to the Edithmead roundabout near the M5 motorway. This reduction will be in effect for approximately two months starting January 19, as …
The A303 was temporarily closed after a collision involving three cars near the Stonehenge site. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene to assist those involved and manage traffic disruptions. Authorities have …
New government data reveals that Somerset’s road network is among the best maintained in England, yet many local residents remain skeptical. According to the Department for Transport, Somerset Council earned a ‘green’ rating …
New government data reveals Somerset’s road network ranks among the best maintained in England, earning a ‘green’ score for road condition and maintenance. However, many local residents remain unconvinced, reporting …
Somerset’s road network has been recognized as one of the best maintained on mainland UK, according to a recent ranking published by the Department for Transport (DfT). Out of 153 local authorities, Somerset Council secured …
In a significant political shift, senior Conservative councillor John Cook-Woodman has joined Reform UK, increasing the party’s representation on Somerset Council to three members. Cook-Woodman has been a dedicated …
Senior Conservative Councillor John Cook-Woodman has officially defected to Reform UK, marking the party’s third seat on Somerset Council. Having represented the Highbridge and Burnham South division since 2009, initially on …
A public meeting is set to take place later this month to discuss ambitious plans for an off-road cycle and pedestrian route connecting Taunton and Wellington. The initiative, spearheaded by the Grand Western Greenway …
This month, the West of England is rolling out hundreds of new Real Time Information (RTI) screens across its bus network, enhancing the travel experience for passengers. So far, 150 screens have been installed and are …
This month, hundreds of new bus information screens are being installed across the West of England as part of a £1 million bus improvement initiative. Already, 150 screens are operational, with another 100 set to be unveiled …